I have a tween. I’m not sure how it happened and it gives me anxiety to say it. When she went to middle school, all of a sudden, she matured exponentially in the span of a few months. With this newfound maturity comes a need to watch movies with content she can relate to. She’s…
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Me, Also or Our Lips are Sealed
When I was in high school, I was locked in a bathroom at a party by a boy who had a crush on me. I did not have a crush on him. He had been pursuing me for a while, and I had been brushing him off. But we were graduating and he knew his…
The Middle {School}
Middle school. The bane of everyone’s existence. The time of your life when you’re awkward, insecure, and you make poor decisions about your life due to the unfortunate circumstance that is your underdeveloped brain and your new-found independence. Leaving adolescence behind, you’re full of fear and hormones, and you just don’t know what to do…
Ideas for a 1980’s Summer
A few years ago, I decided to give my daughter a 1970’s summer. The point was to take things back to a simpler time, to disconnect from devices for a while and to stop and smell the roses for a brief moment each day. I want her to enjoy the modern conveniences she has growing…
What’s My Name?
When I got married, I had the distinct pleasure of going from being a Smith to a Jones. It was such a major step up, I didn’t even want to change my name. It didn’t make much of a difference to me, but it did to my future ex-husband. My last name was one of…